Manchester United have officially secured the signing of 22-year-old Slovenian striker Benjamin Šeško from RB Leipzig. The forward has agreed to a five-year contract, valid until June 2030, for a transfer fee reported to be around €76.5 million, with an additional €8.5 million in performance-related add-ons .
Šeško has already completed his medical and was unveiled at Old Trafford moments before a pre-season friendly against Fiorentina . He expressed his enthusiasm for the move, praising the club’s rich history while emphasizing his excitement about its future and the positive, family-like atmosphere he has experienced on arrival .
Manager Rúben Amorim lauded Šeško’s physical attributes, including his aerial prowess, pace, and ball control—highlighting his readiness to help elevate the team. Amorim remarked that rather than having to pep him up, they’ll need to ensure he doesn’t over-exert himself .
Director of Football Jason Wilcox described Šeško as a player with a rare blend of speed and physical dominance—a standout in United’s scouting and data analyses .
Šeško joins fellow summer signings Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Diego León, as United invest heavily to reshape their attacking lineup and reignite their push for silverware .
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